Varna Travel Guide

QUICK FACTS

Third largest city in Bulgaria and major seaside resort, with about 300,000 residents.

The oldest gold treasure in the world was discovered at the Varna Necropolis – coins, jewellery and weapons dating back to 4,600 BC.

Established as Odessos in the 6th century BC.

Nicknames: The Sea Capital of Bulgaria.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Currency: Bulgarian Leva (BGN).

Spoken languages: Bulgarian.

Best time to visit: from May to September.

Arriving via airport: public transport to the city is 1 BGN, while a taxi costs 10 BGN.

WHERE TO STAY

During the off-season (October – April) it is better to stay near the center of the city – hotels along Boulevard Kniaz Boris I. From May to September, it is more convenient to stay on the Golden Sands (the main summer tourist attraction).

GETTING AROUND

GT Varna is the main way to get around. The public transport consists of bus and trolleybus (there is no subway system). A single ride costs 1 BGN, while a ride to Golden Sands costs 3 BGN.

Taxis are the other way to get around. The most reliable companies are Omega (052-388 888) and Transtriumf (052-644 444). Fares start at 0.99 BGN, with an additional 0.79 BGN for every kilometer (0.89 BGN after 11 PM).